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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
2
Robert E Landis of Delphi has been elected to membership in the American Aberdeen Angu breed ers association at Chicago announced by Secretary Frank Richards. Landis was among twelve Indiana breeders chosen for membership in the past month.
The report lists bowling league standings with team scores led by Western Auto and Orrs for high game and high series. It also notes the Farm Bureau 4-H Chicago Achievement Trip recipients Anita Douglas and others traveling December 1 to 3 to visit Chicago landmarks and institutions.
Community notices list church services at Ball Hill Koro Darwin and Union Brethren churches with times and ministers. Local residents visit relatives, recoveries from surgery, and hospital stays noted alongside Christmas events and dinners hosted by Eastern Star and Burlington Methodist groups.
Tractor Tire Service Bassett and Talbert operate as a Firestone dealer in Delphi offering tires and related automotive services with discount ranges listed between 21 and 52 percent.
Deacon Grange sent its degree team to Tipwa Grange last Thursday night to confer first degree on six candidates. Second degree to be given tonight. Refreshments prepared by a special committee. Raymond Todd named Russell Craig agricultural chairman and Pearl Brummett home economics chair with Marjorie Newell and Elva Randle assisting. December 2 cleanup and redecorating day announced. Pittsburg Girl Scouts sponsored by the Grange attended and sold cookies. Next meeting refreshment duty assigned to multiple couples.
The Sub-Debs held a meeting November 23 at Mrs. Howard Bradshaw's home. They planned the Christmas Alee Dance for December 23 at the Country Club. Donuts and cider were served. Martha Obear, Reporter.
Forrest Thompson of Indianapolis Indiana was arrested in Burlington Friday night after being ejected from a north bound bus. He was charged with intoxication and fined five dollars plus costs by Justice of the Peace Rossie L Dern.
Helen Gipson Breaux receives a divorce from Robert Breaux on cruelty and inhuman treatment charges in Carroll Circuit Court. She gains custody of three minor children and is barred from remarrying for two years. Julien and Kerlin represented the plaintiff.
The following men were inducted into the army from local board No 7 on Friday, November 21 Frank E. Hammond Ronald F. Nipple Maurice G. Herr Jr James R. Davis James J. Hoard Howard J. Leslie A seventh man Billy Joe Starnes has been transferred for induction to a local board in Port Gibson Mississippi
Jefferson township Home Economics club will meet December 11 with Mrs. Roscoe Bryant assisting hostess Ella Jones Marjorie Pearson Ruth Mills and Blanche Arthur. A noon cooperative dinner will be served and a 50 cent gift exchange will feature the afternoon program.
Notice declares Mary Snoddy estate in Carroll County Indiana administered by the bank and trust company with court oversight. The Associate Tri Kappa chapter plans its Christmas dinner at Friendship House on December 9 followed by a home party. Local residents and families are noted for Thanksgiving visits, hospital updates, and a funeral in Danville Illinois.
An advertisement offers to prepare federal and gross income tax reports. It invites readers to call or write for appointment dates and provides address IOOF Building Delphi Indiana and phone number 61.
In memory of Bertha Cripe who died December 8, 1943. Time goes on but memory stays. As near as yesterday. James H Cripe Marybelle and Loyal.
Local church listings list Rev John Laprad at the Church of the Brethren Pittsburg with Sunday School at 10 30 and services including a 7 30 p m Sunday evening. The Delph Lutheran Parish led by Rev Joseph N Radabaugh shows services at St Matthews Colburn Zion Colburn and Bethel Petit with Sundays 9 30 a m worship and 10 30 a m Sunday School. a Colburn welcome supper is planned for the new pastor on Friday at 6 30 p m.
Bible school at 9 30 worship at 10 30 Miss Winona Walworth guest speaker holds workers conference Saturday evening all officers and workers urged to attend luncheon at 6 30 Sunday evening youth service 6 45 church service 7 30 all welcome Pilgrim Holiness Church O D Williams pastor morning worship 10 40 youth service 6 45 pm evening evangelistic 7 30 mid week services Web Eve prayer 7 30
A. E. Cortner leads Hickory Grove Christian Church as special services begin with 7:00 PM evening meetings. Nearby churches join with special numbers. Saturday night is children’s night. Sunday School 10:00, Morning Worship 11:00, Evening Worship 7:00, Choir rehearsal Monday 5:30.
Pack 335 held the November meeting at the Delphi Christian church with eighty cubs and parents attending. Den 1 opened the flag ceremony, Den 3 led singing, and Cub Master W S McLean distributed Bobcat pins to Tommy Goff Dick Skiles Dean May and Billie Lee Blythe. Wolves promoted included Johnny Beale and Bears to Robert Mohler Russell Landis David Peterson Richard Williams and Danny High. Arrows went to John Dean Sanderson Danny High Johnny Beale Mickey Packard and John Robbins. A Thanksgiving stunt was performed by Dens 5 and 6. Den 4 read the closing prayer. Pack 335 is sponsored by the Delphi Rotary Club.
Mrs. Sylvia Frey welcomed the Clay Harmony Home Economics club to her home on November 26 with 20 members and 1 guest. The secretary read the constitution and a safety poem. Ruby Shultheis Gertie Butler and Betty Burkle led the fabrics and accessories lesson. Date pudding nuts candy and coffee were served. The Christmas meeting is set for December 18.
Mrs. Harold Trapp and Mrs. Eva Randolph spent the weekend in Monon with Mrs. Dell Rogers, sharing time in the community.
The Greenwalt family thanks friends for cards gifts and flowers during the illness and death of Ethel Hildebran and honors the support from relatives neighbors and the American Legion. Also thanks Delphi merchants Pittsburg PTA Budget and Finance Committee and Rev Harry Parker for aid at Larnard Hayden’s funeral.
The West Side Flower Club plans a December 14 Christmas party at Mrs. Elizabeth Johnsons home with a cooperative turkey dinner at 6 30. Presents will be exchanged and Santa will visit the children. Christmas baskets will finalize arrangements.
Revival meetings at Radnor Methodist church cause the Grange to skip this week. The next meeting is December 18 with Cleatis and Aileen Zook in charge. Each family should bring candy and popcorn. Welcome In will join Tipwa Grange for a joint officer installation at Tipwa hall on December 11.
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